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The Symbolic Meaning of Roses and Flowers
Valentine's Day is an appropriate occasion for giving a bouquet of flowers. Many of these beautiful offerings of nature are attributed with symbolic meaning. In years past, special small bouquets called tussie mussies were packed with meaning and given to express love, devotion, and other emotions. Still familiar are the special meanings given to roses of different colors. The rose, on it's own, symbolizes love, which explains why roses make such a wonderful Valentine's Day gift. But the individual colors have their own meanings, too.
A white rosebud signifies youth and girlhood. A red rosebud speaks of beauty and purity. Yellow roses indicate a decrease in love. Burgundy colored roses symbolize beauty that is unaffected by pride or vanity. White roses are often associated with death or purity, but traditionally were a way to tell someone the giver was worthy of affection from the recipient. A bi-colored rose of red and white signifies unity.
The flowers used in tussie mussies were often the wild flowers and herbs that were easily available from pastures and gardens. Valentine's Day is so early in the spring that some valentine traditions involve the snowdrop. This small flower grows and blooms right in the snow in the very early part of the year. The snowdrop symbolizes hope. A red tulip serves as a declaration of love. A daffodil indicates high regard for the recipient. Crocuses are associated with youth and happiness, and sometimes are blooming by Valentine's Day.
Not all flowers and herbs send positive messages. For instance, the geranium signifies melancholia, while the French marigold speaks of jealousy. A dahlia refers to one who is unstable in love. Of course, narcissus is symbolic of someone who is egotistical.
Some flowers and herbs symbolize virtues other than those associated with romance. For instance, a palm leaf symbolizes victory. A walnut leaf signifies intelligence. Sweet basil speaks of best wishes for the recipient, while thyme has the meaning of activity. Oak leaves are indicative of courage and bravery, while nasturtium speaks of patriotic fervor.
A typical tussie mussie is a tiny bouquet featuring a few different symbolic flowers tied up with a doily and ribbons. Some commonly found spring flowers that would make an effective valentine's message include clover, which means "Be mine," and blue violets, symbolizing the giver's faithfulness to the recipient With the affection indicated by sorrel and the purity suggested by the star of Bethlehem, a message is being composed in this little bouquet. A peach blossom in the center means the sender is held captive by the recipient.
All together, the tussie mussie delivers a romantic and charming message. Even so, the average love is happy with a few red roses, which are the classic flower of Valentine's Day.
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